Shields Gazette

Four more faces from Beggar's Bridge in East Boldon. We want to know if it brings back memories for you.

Beggar's Bridge memories in a set of superb 2016 memories

The new premises of Messrs J D Ainsley were photographed at River Drive in April 1964.

River Drive in retro: 60 years in 13 photos

Fancy a pint in 2004? This is how the pub Ferry Street pub looked 21 years ago.

Alum Ale House: 13 memories from 2004-2014

A team line-up of the Jarrow Panthers in a Shields Gazette photo from 2006.

13 South Tyneside football teams we got on camera from 2006 to 2017

Look at the turnout for the annual parade by Scouts in April 2004. Tell us if it brings back memories for you.

South Tyneside on St George's Day: Memories from 2004 to 2014

Plenty of faces for you to recognise in this great photo from 16 years ago.

South Tyneside Dance Festival: 13 nostalgic 2009 photos

South Shields animator, Sheila Graber.

Animator creates music videos after having a song written about her

Bingo's surge in popularity got a South Shields actor speaking out in 1962.

The Shields actor who detested the rise of 60s bingo halls

Assistant manager Mark Henderson was behind the bar in a Shields Gazette scene from 2003.

Jarrow's Ben Lomond in 13 nostalgic scenes

John Kirton from Boldon Auction Gallery got right into the spirit of this 2004 auction. All the items were memorabilia to do with SAFC.

Auction memories: 13 South Tyneside scenes

South Shields woman Lorraine Buckland who had just been appointed manageress of the Masquerade, Doncaster’s first nightclub, in 1965.

The pioneering Shields women making a difference in 1965

Chris Brown, a much-loved husband, father, and biker, from South Shields tragically passed away after being involved in a serious road collision.

Tributes to a biker who tragically died following a road accident

The scene at the Red Hut on Ocean Road as people queue for food in 2014.

Fish and chip time! 13 photos from South Shields queues in the past

There was a huge turnout for the parade in 2011 and here are some of the people marching in front of the Westoe Road Baptist Church banner.

Hundreds of faces at the Easter parade: Shields scenes from 2011-2018

April is National Pet Month so we've been asking Shields Gazette readers for photos of their pets.

Here are 25 pictures of reader's pets during National Pet Month

What a wonderful display in this Shields Gazette archive photo from 2004.

Adorable Easter bonnets: Shields Gazette's cutest kids

Talk about cute! This is the ultimate in adorable looks back at Easter bonnets from South Tyneside’s past.

Chris Cordner

I'm 84-years-old and I'm cycling to help residents go out on day trips

Dignitaries are shown work in the Bede Gallery in a photo from 1970.

The man behind one of Britain's finest art galleries

Our report on June's stage success in 1978. It included June's view of the food in the USA as she tucked into her mum's home-made cuisine.

I starred on a Nevada stage with a jumbo jet

Shields Gazette readers have reacted to the 2025 Sunday Concerts line-up.

These events are free, are you expecting Sam Fender or something?

You go girl! This youngster was getting right into the spirit of the 'Legends' concert in 2003.

Bents Park: 13 joyful concert memories

The Mile, on Brigham Place, in South Shields is set to play host to daytime clubbing event.

Daytime clubbing event is bringing the 90s back to South Shields

A gallery of people who shared their opinions with the Shields Gazette in 2007.

People's opinions: Revisiting locals from 2007

Four year old Candy Hill gets her lump of sugar with the anti vaccine on it from Nurse Spark at the Health Department in Stanhope Parade in 1965.

Stanhope Parade: Memories from 1965-2017

David Haldane and one of his cartoons.

I became one of the best cartoonists in the world

Miss Elsie Ord, schools librarian, looks at some of the new books in the South Tyneside stock in 1968.

South Tyneside librarians: A nostalgic look at 13 icons

Jade Richardson-Gage, the owner of Engaged Bridal Studio in South Shields.

South Shields bridal studio goes viral with wedding dress tips video

A South Shields bridal studio has seen viral success across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Ryan Smith

Look at these little ones having a great time at school 19 years ago.

St Peter and Paul school memories from 2006

How we reported on the story of daredevil Shirley Brown who was pulling in the crowds in her home town of South Shields 70 years ago.

Shirley - the Shields Wall of Death Daredevil

Both Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes will want to impress Eddie Howe and start v Leicester City.

Eddie Howe delivers emphatic verdict on major Leicester City dilemma

These are the best places for Chinese food in South Tyneside, according to Shields Gazette readers.

Readers reveal the best places for Chinese food in South Tyneside

Some of the South Shields district Cub Scouts who took part in an Easter Egg and Easter mosaic competition at the Brownsea Hall in March 1982.

South Tyneside's top Easter eggs

Ingrid Wright is set to retire after working at Boots, on South Shields' King Street, for 50 years.

I’m retiring after working at Boots in South Shields for 50 years

Newcastle United face Brentford at St James' Park tonight

Is Newcastle United v Brentford on TV? What's the latest injury news?

Sunderland Road before the construction of Readhead Park in an undated photo.

Nostalgic memories from Readhead Park in photos

Boldon author Yvonne Bloor has released her second book, titled 'Jacqueline's Journey'.

Woman releases her second book which is set in 1960s South Shields

Shields Gazette readers have shared their favourite thing about the summer in South Tyneside.

Readers reveal their favourite things about summer in South Tyneside

Mothers and children packed the toy department at Binns in South Shields when Pierre the Clown visited in 1966.

Experience circus day in retro in South Tyneside

Brilliant times in Bents Park but we want to know if you were there.

Country music memories: 13 Cookson Festival photos

These are the best barbers in South Tyneside, according to Shields Gazette readers.

These are 22 of the best barbers, according to Shields Gazette readers

These are the best hairdressing salons in South Tyneside, according to Shields Gazette readers.

These are 25 of the best hair salons, according to Gazette readers

Bank Holiday crowds at the South Marine Park watch as a steam engine takes another load of passengers for a trip around the lake. Does this bring back memories from the early 1980s?

South Tyneside in the 1980s: There's loads to enjoy

Seven pals were enjoying a night out together nine years ago. Tell us if you were among them.

13 dazzling Sand Dancer memories from 2016

15 great scenes for you to enjoy - all showing people having fun at the amusements in 2015, 2013 and 2006.

Nostalgic photos of Ocean Beach revealed

The Bluebird's Daughter, which will be shot in Byker, will be set in the North East during the late 90s/early 2000s.

Hundreds audition for a South Shields director’s film set in Byker

The King Street end of Waterloo Vale, one of the oldest streets in South Shields. Photo: Shields Gazette

Hardy's 1947: bargains and mod cons

Sandwiches, smoking and sunbeds were some of the issues you spoke up about.

Faces in the news: You were in the spotlight

Harbour Lights, Dexters and Stags are just a small selection of the pubs we have in our feature.

See South Tyneside pubs in the 1980s

A whole table of happy faces in this lovely view from eight years ago.

Sparkling times at Namaste and Kings Prosecco Lounge

An undated view of Station Road as it looked decades ago. Look at the cars and shops lined up in this Shields Gazette archive photo.

Explore Hebburn's Station Road memories

The team at The Lash Studio North East, in Jarrow, are celebrating being nominated for a national award.

Lash salon representing the North East for a national beauty award

These keen volunteers completed a painting project on the Pier Pavilion.

South Tyneside's theatre history in 13 views

A new recipe book was being produced at Action Station in Boldon Lane in 2004 and Vera Cromby was getting some inspiration from an old favourite.

Boldon Lane: 13 nostalgic photos

An undated Shields Gazette archive view of the pub. Tell us if it brings back memories for you.

Nostalgic photos of The Fountain pub

Lynsey Simmons and her daughter, Bethany.

South Tyneside mum hits out at post-16 SEND transport price hike plans

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